Iron ore price swings near $100 as traders mull fragile China recovery
Disappointment over demand has coincided with a period of relatively abundant supply.
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Volt Lithium’s cost cuts help Alberta project weather metal price crash
The company has cut nearly two-thirds of its lithium production cost.
Pairing cryptocurrency mining with green hydrogen could boost deployment of renewable energy – study
Cornell University researchers found that pairing cryptocurrency mining with green hydrogen could provide the foundation for wider deployment of renewable energy.
Gold price hits another all-time high as Fed-fuelled rally continues
A host of positive drivers have pushed up bullion by around 14% since the middle of February.
Chile’s mining production up 7.7% in February
Following one of the most challenging periods for miners in Chile in years, the country’s industry is finally picking up.
Vale Indonesia targets 2024 output of about 70,800 metric tons nickel in matte
Meanwhile, it is still awaiting a new special mining permit for its operations beyond 2025.
Mitsubishi Materials sees H1 copper output up 1.8% y/y
The Japanese copper smelter said it planned to produce 224,094 tonnes of refined copper in the first half.
NextSource applies to build graphite plant in Mauritius
The facility will have capacity to produce 3,600 tonnes of battery-grade graphite a year, increasing to 14,400 tonnes after 2024.
Top China lithium firms look past profit slump and vow expansion
Both Tianqi and Ganfeng said they’ll continue to acquire global reserves of the key battery material.
